Discover Morelia.
Enroll with 1,500 Mexican students at the Universidad Latina de América (UNLA), a small, liberal arts school situated on the outskirts of Morelia. Students have the option to enroll in AHA courses taught in English or directly enroll in UNLA courses taught in Spanish. During the academic year, courses focus on Spanish language, Mexican culture, history, and migration. Students may also participate in community service, volunteer work options, or a TESOL practicum.
FALL, WINTER, SPRING QUARTER
Including Spanish language courses (required), students can enroll in a total of three or four courses. All courses with the exception of Spanish language, are taught in
English, unless otherwise noted. Students from UNLA are also invited to enroll in the English-taught courses alongside AHA students. Course descriptions and syllabi can be found below.
Each term during the academic year, a U.S. visiting
faculty member teaches two specialty courses. A U.S. visiting faculty
member teaches one specialty course for the summer educators program. Additional courses are taught by local faculty from UNLA.
SUMMER SESSIONS
Morelia offers four different summer sessions, including the exciting new ESOL Summer Program. The ESOL summer sessions offer exciting opportunities for education majors, graduate students in education, and
teachers seeking summer course work applicable to their classroom
environments. Sessions I, II, and III are part of the ESOL Summer Program. Summer Session IV offers students the opportunity to further their Spanish language study in conjunction with a content course taught in English or Spanish. Click on the links below to learn more about the different sessions. For a complete schedule by session click here, Session List.
Course Listing
FALL QUARTER 2010
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Spanish Language: Levels 1-4 (mandatory)
Food Systems: Local to Global
Understanding Mexican Culture
What is a City?
WINTER QUARTER 2011
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Spanish Language: Levels 1-4 (mandatory)
Understanding Mexican Culture
El Otro Lado: Mexican Labor in the U.S. Economy
Tortillas and Trade: Sustainable Food Systems in the Post NAFTA Era
SPRING QUARTER 2011
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Spanish Language: Levels 1-4 (mandatory)
Intercultural Communication: Cultural History and Public Memory
Understanding Mexican Culture
The Rhetoric of Migration in Mexico and the United States
Click on course titles for syllabi. Courses are taught by UNLA faculty unless otherwise noted.
Contemporary Mexican History
(40 contact hours - Spring 2010)
This
course is designed to provide students with a general view of the
historical development of Mexico from the Revolution (1910-1920) to the
beginning of the XXI century. Students will be able to discover the
most important processes of Mexico's contemporary history and
understand many of the challenges that Mexico currently faces.
Culture and Community in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms
(40 contact hours - Summer Session I)
Instructor: Susan Meyers, Department of English, Oregon State University
Explore comparative education theories to describe, analyze, and respond to the specific issues that affect students who migrate from Mexico into the U.S. K-16 school system. Develop effective practices for work in diverse classrooms.
El Otro Lado: Mexican Labor in the US Economy
(40 contact hours - Winter 2011)
Instructor: Celine Fitzmaurice, University Studies, Portland State University.
Explore
the role of the Mexican laborers in the US economic system through a
variety of perspectives. Actively debate current proposals for
comprehensive immigration reform in the United States.
Food Systems: Local to Global
(40 contact hours - Fall 2010)
Instructor: Pedro Febel-Azcarate, Professor of University Studies & Black Studies, Portland State University.
Investigate
local and global food systems to understand the inter-related issues of
politics, ecology and economics, and use local sources to investigate
broader food themes.
Fostering Biliteracy in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms
(40 Contact hours - Summer Session II )
Instructor: Sandra Clark, Adjunct Professor, Education, Southern Oregon University
Explore the relationship between first and second language literacy and between oral and written language skills, and examine teaching strategies, materials and assessment tools for literacy development in ESOL and bilingual classrooms.
The History of Mexico
(40 contact hours - Summer Session IV)
Examine
the history of Mexico from a Mexican perspective. Analyze and interpret
different economic, social, cultural, and political conditions since
the pre-colonial period that have shaped modern Mexico.
Intercultural Communication: Cultural History and Public Memory
(40 Contact Hours, Spring 2011)
Instructor: Emily Plec, Western Oregon University, Communications Studies.
Examine intercultural communication and explore the way history and memory shape culture, identity, and cross-cultural communication.
Mexican Literature in the 20th and 21st Centuries
(40 contact hours, Spring 2010)
Learn about Mexican society in the 20th and beginning of the 21st century through the eyes of various authors and literary genres, and gain a greater understanding of the political, social, economic and cultural complexities of Mexico in the last century.
Mexican Literature
(40 contact hours -Taught in Spanish - Summer Session IV)
As a reflection and history of culture, studying language offers a glimpse into the current structure of society, as well as to help predict the future. Gain a better understanding of the culture and Spanish language that is spoken in Mexico through the history of some of its more representative literary works.
The Rhetoric of Migration in Mexico and the United States
(40 Contact Hour - Spring 2011)
Instructor: Emily Plec, Western Oregon University, Communications Studies.
Examine the complex and important dynamics of migration across national borders from a communications studies perspective. Explore communication regarding immigration to the U.S. and the impact rhetoric has on Mexico-U.S. relations.
Tortillas and Trade: Sustainable Food Systems in the Post-NAFTA Era
(40 contact hours - Winter 2011)
Instructor: Celine Fitzmaurice, University Studies, Portland State University.
Explore
the intimate relationship between U.S. and Mexican food systems since
the advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Understanding Mexican Culture
(60 contact hours - Fall, Winter, Spring)
From an interdisciplinary perspective, explore Mexican cultural, social, historical, and institutional contexts that influence attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of Mexican migrants in specific situations in the United States.
What is a City?
(40 contact hours, Fall 2010)
Instructor: Pedro Febel-Azcarate, Professor of University Studies & Black Studies, Portland State University.
Study Indigenous and Spanish colonial history, archaeology, architecture, and urban design to understand the culture and society that developed in Mexico and specifically in the city of Morelia.
Transition into life in Morelia and gain better access
to Mexican culture through practical language and conversation skill
development. Spanish language courses are offered at elementary through
advanced levels.
FALL, WINTER, SPRING
All language courses during the fall, winter and spring are 100 contact hours.
SUMMER
Language courses in Session I and II are 20 contact hours each. Language courses in Session IV are 80 contact hours. Language courses in Session III are a combination of language courses from session I and II or a language course from Session IV.
Session I: Spanish Language Level 1
Session I: Spanish Language Level 2
Session I: Spanish Language Level 3
Session I: Spanish Language Level 4
Session II: Spanish Language for Teachers Level 1 and 2
Session II: Spanish Language for Teachers Level 3 and 4
Summer Session I (3 week: July 3 - 25)
Students enroll in a total of 60 contact hours:
Culture and Community in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms(40 contact hours)
Spanish Language (4 Courses: Levels 1-4) (20 contact hours)
Summer Session II (3 week: July 24 - August 15)
Students enroll in a total of 60 contact hours:
Fostering Biliteracy in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms (40 contact hours)
Spanish Language for Teachers (2 Courses: Levels 1-2 or Levels 3-4 -20 contact hours)
Summer Session III (6 week: July 3 - August 15)
Students have the option of enrolling in one of three separate 6 week tracks for a total of 120 contact hours:
Track A:
Culture and Community in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms (40 contact hours)
Fostering Biliteracy in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms (40 contact hours)
Spanish Language Session I & II (40 contact hours)
Track B:
Culture and Community in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms (40 contact hours)
Spanish Language Session IV (80 contact hours)
Track C:
Fostering Biliteracy in ESOL/Bilingual Classrooms (40 contact hours)
Spanish Language Session IV (80 contact hours)
Summer Session IV (6 week July 3 - August 15)
This
six-week summer program is designed for all undergraduate levels of
Spanish language. Students combine 80 contact hours of Spanish language
with a course in Mexican history or Mexican literature for a total of 120 contact hours.
History of Mexico
Mexican Literature (taught in Spanish)
Spanish Language Session IV (4 Courses: Levels 1-4)
TESOL TEACHING PRACTICUM
The Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) practicum,
available fall, winter, and spring terms, offers you a hands-on
teaching experience in both high school and university environments.
Previous TESOL course work is required prior to departure, and all placements are made on
an individual basis. For more information and eligibility requirements,
contact AHA International.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER WORK OPTIONS
Community service or volunteer work is an ideal complement to your academic program, significantly enhancing your professional
experience and future career prospects. Students with a clearly defined
set of educational and professional objectives may explore the option
of arranging a service or volunteer program during fall, winter, and
spring terms. For more information on options and eligibility
requirements, contact AHA International.
DIRECT ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Advanced-level
Spanish students may choose to directly enroll in UNLA courses during
the fall or spring. (Due to the nature of the UNLA calandar students should expect to be in Morelia beyond the AHA program dates. Fall students will arrive in mid-August and spring semester students will enroll
in both winter and spring terms of AHA).
Courses taught in Spanish are available in the following departments. For more information and
eligibility requirements, contact AHA international.
Accounting
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Communications
Computer Systems
Dentistry
Gastronomy
Graphic Design
International Business
Law
Marketing
Nutrition
Psychology
Tourism
All courses offered in Morelia are recognized and approved for academic credit by various NCSA member institutions. Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad adviser for more information.
Not all courses listed are offered every term. Course offerings are subject to change depending on enrollment and availability. Check with your study abroad adviser for specific deadlines on your campus.